The North Carolina State Fair will host a preview day on Thursday at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
The fair is expected to be bigger than ever, with new rides, attractions and $1.2 million in advance ticket sales.
This photo, though it does not have people, is visually interesting due to choice of lens (fisheye) and the graphic quality of the stuffed animals.
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